Alan Pakula: Going for Truth

Miele, Matthew, (film director.). J., Alan, (actor.). Plummer, Christopher, (actor.). Bridges, Jeff, (actor.). Streep, Meryl, (actor.). Redford, Robert, (actor.). Soderbergh, Steven, (actor.). Foundation Distribution (Firm), (Distributor). Kanopy (Firm), (Distributor).

Summary: This documentary encompasses the personal and professional life of Alan J. Pakula, a lauded filmmaker and extremely private man, who was unflinching in his commitment to bringing some of the most memorable movies of the last half of the 20th century to the big screen. Always placing story first and going for truth, this elusive artist finally gets his spotlight. Select cast and crew members from his wide ranging filmography including To Kill A Mockingbird, Klute, All the President's Men, Sophie's Choice, Presumed Innocent, and The Pelican Brief bring Pakula to life once more after he was lost so tragically; while family and friends share their memories of knowing him as an artist, a husband, and a stepfather.

Record details

Physical Description: remote
1 online resource (streaming video file) (105 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound
Publisher: Foundation Distribution, 2019.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Title from title frames. Film In Process Record.
Participant or Performer Note:	Alan J. Pakula, Christopher Plummer, Jeff Bridges, Meryl Streep, Robert Redford, Steven Soderbergh
Date/Time and Place of an Event Note:	Originally produced by Foundation Distribution in 2019.
System Details Note:	Mode of access: World Wide Web.